Westwood CDP (Chester County), PA Demographics

A map of Westwood CDP (Chester County)'s Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,374	618	91.5%	61.6%
Black	107	172	7.1%	17.1%
Hispanic	19	143	1.3%	14.3%
Native American/Other	1	5	0.1%	0.5%
Asian	0	6	0.0%	0.6%
Multiracial	0	59	0.0%	5.9%

Westwood CDP (Chester County), Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,501, a dramatic increase from the 1,003 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.5% White, 7.1% Black, 1.3% Hispanic, 0.1% Native American/Other, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Westwood CDP (Chester County), with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Westwood CDP (Chester County) has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Westwood CDP (Chester County), that probability was 56.7% in 2020 and 15.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westwood CDP (Chester County) is ranked the 788th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Westwood CDP (Chester County) was ranked the 991st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westwood CDP (Chester County)'s White Population

1,374 residents of Westwood CDP (Chester County), or 91.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westwood CDP (Chester County) is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Westwood CDP (Chester County) ranks 1781st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood CDP (Chester County)'s White population has grown by an estimated 122.3%. White residents' share of Westwood CDP (Chester County)'s population has increased from 61.6% to 91.5%.

Westwood CDP (Chester County) is more White than neighboring Hayti (47% White), Pomeroy (60.2% White), Coatesville (28.9% White), Sadsburyville (67.5% White), and South Coatesville (35.4% White).

Westwood CDP (Chester County)'s Black Population

107 residents of Westwood CDP (Chester County), or 7.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westwood CDP (Chester County) is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Westwood CDP (Chester County) ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood CDP (Chester County)'s Black population has declined by an estimated 37.8%. Black residents' share of Westwood CDP (Chester County)'s population has decreased from 17.1% to 7.1%.

Westwood CDP (Chester County) is more Black than neighboring Pomeroy (4.9% Black), and Sadsburyville (0% Black). Westwood CDP (Chester County) is less Black than neighboring Hayti (38.2% Black), Coatesville (32.4% Black), and South Coatesville (29.2% Black).

Westwood CDP (Chester County)'s Asian Population

0 residents of Westwood CDP (Chester County), or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westwood CDP (Chester County) is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Westwood CDP (Chester County) ranks 845th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood CDP (Chester County)'s Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Westwood CDP (Chester County)'s population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Westwood CDP (Chester County) is less Asian than neighboring Hayti (1.5% Asian), and Coatesville (0.6% Asian).

Westwood CDP (Chester County)'s Hispanic Population

19 residents of Westwood CDP (Chester County), or 1.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westwood CDP (Chester County) is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Westwood CDP (Chester County) ranks 105th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood CDP (Chester County)'s Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 86.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Westwood CDP (Chester County)'s population has decreased from 14.3% to 1.3%.

Westwood CDP (Chester County) is less Hispanic than neighboring Hayti (10.2% Hispanic), Pomeroy (8.9% Hispanic), Coatesville (30.2% Hispanic), Sadsburyville (14.9% Hispanic), and South Coatesville (25.4% Hispanic).

Westwood CDP (Chester County)'s Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Westwood CDP (Chester County), or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Westwood CDP (Chester County) is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Westwood CDP (Chester County) ranks 667th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood CDP (Chester County)'s Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 80.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Westwood CDP (Chester County)'s population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Westwood CDP (Chester County) is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hayti (0% Native American/Other), Pomeroy (0% Native American/Other), and Sadsburyville (0% Native American/Other). Westwood CDP (Chester County) is less Native American/Other than neighboring Coatesville (0.3% Native American/Other), and South Coatesville (0.3% Native American/Other).

Westwood CDP (Chester County)'s Multiracial Population

0 residents of Westwood CDP (Chester County), or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westwood CDP (Chester County) is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Westwood CDP (Chester County) ranks 159th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood CDP (Chester County)'s Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Westwood CDP (Chester County)'s population has decreased from 5.9% to 0.0%.

Westwood CDP (Chester County) is less Multiracial than neighboring Hayti (3.1% Multiracial), Pomeroy (26.1% Multiracial), Coatesville (7.5% Multiracial), Sadsburyville (17.6% Multiracial), and South Coatesville (9.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.